Welcome!

My name is Val Tiller and I live by the racecourse in Epsom (home of the Epsom Derby) in Surrey, England with my long-suffering husband Jim, our daughter Sarah, who's now studying to become a barrister, and our 6 beloved Border Collies - the best dogs in the world!

Foxbarton Border Collies began officially when the KC granted my affix, but I found my first Border Collie, Samson, back in the mid '70s. I say "found", because that's exactly what I did - he was a poor, nearly dying pup whom I eventually adopted through the RSPCA and as he blossomed I lost my heart to this wonderful breed.

I have worked BCs in Agility and Working Trials and only shown them in the Breed Ring since 1997, but all with some success. To date I have bred 14 litters, and it has been such a joy. Foxbarton puppies are bred from CL, TNS, PRA and CEA/CH tested, hip-scored BCs, with excellent temperaments and, I hope, working ability. They are reared indoors as family, Microchipped, registered with the KC, eye and hearing tested and very well socialised.

As a qualified Microchip Implanter, I can Microchip your dogs for you, either at home in Epsom, or by arrangement at some show locations and my rates are very competitive. Dog thefts are increasing rapidly and thieves scan dogs they steal. If they are Microchipped, they are usually abandoned. Then, when found straying, they are safely reunited with their owners. Please e-mail me for Microchipping details.

Please visit my dogs by clicking on their names to the left. The 'cover boys' at the top of every page are best pals Wally & Leo.

I regularly run Optigen 20-20 Clinics, here at Foxbarton, and welcome all breeds to be tested for any of the genetic diseases that Optigen list on their website www.Optigen.com. Please e-mail me for future clinic dates.

In 2005, I began helping Di Whiting run Companion Dog Shows at her Shield Stables, in Shepperton, Middlesex. The two shows we ran in June and October 2007, raised £1,600 for Border Collie & Sheepdog Rescue and Pine Ridge Dog Sanctuary. The 2008 shows are scheduled for May and October. Keep an eye on Di's website www.shieldshow.com for details of the next one and come and support us.

Please help me to support Border Collie Rescue - I sell a range of handmade Border Collie Greetings Cards and every penny of the proceeds goes to help the Collies. Click on the thumbnail photo on your left, to see a small selection of the cards. Just e-mail me and I'll send you the full range and details of how to order them direct from me.

There's no Guestbook, but please use the email link on the left to leave me a message, or for puppy & stud enquiries. Thank you.

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